1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2320 mm |
